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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Workers' rally demands reopening of 26 jute mills in Khulna

SM Shohag/Shakib Ahmed

The jute mill workers in Khulna staged a rally on Friday afternoon, demanding the reopening of 26 state-owned jute mills under the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC).The gathering took place at Crescent Gate in Khalishpur at 3:30 PM, organized by

Will join elections if people expect: Sarjis

Shahidul Islam/Shakib Ahmed

The general secretary of July Memorial Foundation Sarjis Alam stated that he would participate in the national elections if people wanted him to represent them.He made the remarks on Friday afternoon while distributing winter clothes to underprivileged individuals at Mokbulur

Motorcyclist killed in Kushtia road accident

Saiful Islam/Shakib Ahmed

A motorcyclist was killed in a road accident at Daulatpur upazila in Kushtia on Friday afternoon.The accident occurred around 12 PM at the Bagowan College Mor area on the Kushtia-Pragpur road. Sohan Rahman, 31, a resident of Mirzapur village in

Minor child drowns in Patuakhali

Shahjada Tohamin/Shakib Ahmed

A minor child drowned in a pond at Dashmina upazila in Patuakhali district on Friday morning.The incident took place at South Adampur village under Bahrampur union of the upazila.The deceased, Tarifa, 2, was daughter of Mahbub Mridha and a resident

Gaza war: Israel, Hamas agree on ceasefire deal

Shakib Ahmed

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting the ongoing war in Gaza and facilitating the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.This deal, confirmed by an official briefed on the discussions, marks a potential end to

Gold prices increased by Tk 1,155 per bhori

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has announced an increase in gold prices, with the cost of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 1,155 per bhori to Tk 1,39,443.The revised rates will be effective starting Thursday, January 16, according to a press

Two bodies found in Dakatia River

Shakib Ahmed

Police recovered two bodies from separate locations in the Dakatia River in Chandpur on Wednesday. One of the deceased has been identified as Sirajul Islam Gazi, 72, a resident of Bagadi village in Chandpur Sadar upazila. The another body, believed

B'baria: Youth killed by cousin over gambling dispute

Shakib Ahmed

A young man was allegedly beaten to death by his cousin following a dispute over gambling money at Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district.The incident occurred late Tuesday night in Kheora village under Mehari union.The victim, Israfil Mia, 18, was son

Durbar Rajshahi players boycott practice due to unpaid salaries

Shakib Ahmed

As the Chattogram phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) approaches, players of Durbar Rajshahi have boycotted practice sessions due to unpaid salaries.Both local and international players have expressed their dissatisfaction, highlighting ongoing financial issues within the franchise. The team

2 women gang-raped in Cumilla

Shakib Ahmed

Two women were reportedly abducted and gang-raped at a local sawmill in Cumilla's Nangalkot upazila on Thursday (January 9).The perpetrators allegedly recorded videos of the assault and threatened to release them on social media if the victims spoke out. The